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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, today released the following statement regarding House passage of H.R. 3865, Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014:

"The recent IRS scandal is a prime example of the federal government abusing its power. By intentionally targeting conservative groups and political opponents of the president, the IRS has severely damaged the American people’s trust in their government.

The Committee on Rules may meet the week of March 3rd to grant a rule that could limit the amendment process for floor consideration of H.R. 2824, Preventing Government Waste and Protecting Coal Mining Jobs in America.

The Committee on Rules may meet the week of March 3rd to grant a rule that could limit the amendment process for floor consideration of H.R. 2641, the Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2013.